Wicked Legacy: An Enemies To Lovers Dark Academia Romance (The Wickham Institute Book 1)

Name: Wicked Legacy: An Enemies To Lovers Dark Academia Romance (The Wickham Institute Book 1)
Author: Lillian Knight

Lillian Knight

Book 1 in the The Wickham Institute series · Reading order →

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Why we recommend it

An enemies-to-lovers dark academia where the institution is as ruthless as the people inside it. Readers who relish venomous banter, simmering hostility, and a slow surrender to undeniable attraction will feel right at home. Expect cutthroat rivalries, a dangerous love interest, and a wickedly atmospheric campus where every alliance has a price. A satisfying choice for fans of legacy, ambition, and antagonism that turns scorching.

At a glance

Wicked Legacy is a dark academia romance by Lillian Knight. Spice 4/5, darkness 4/5 — mid-range for dark academia romance. Among 191 rated dark academia romance books, 28% are less dark and 56% less spicy. Tagged tropes include slow burn, enemies to lovers and forbidden romance. 2 content warnings are listed below, hidden until you tap.

Tropes

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Romance Morally Grey MC Possessive-Obsessive MC Slow Burn

Book details

Published: August 2025

Wicked Legacy spice level

Wicked Legacy is rated 4/5 for spice on Readark’s scale: explicit and frequent, meaning multiple detailed scenes, with heat central to the story. Its darkness rating is 4/5: heavy, meaning sustained cruelty, trauma or non-consent central to the relationship. How we rate